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Irvine mayor’s push for fire services committee fails on 3-3 vote after debate about roles and OCFA
Summary
Mayor Larry Agron asked the council to create a formal council-led fire services and safety response committee to tackle wildfire preparedness and evacuation planning; the motion failed 3-3.
Mayor Larry Agron proposed creating a city council fire services and safety response committee on Jan. 28, arguing recent Southern California wildfires showed the city should augment preparedness, evacuation planning and coordination with the Irvine Ranch Conservancy and the Irvine Ranch Water District.
In a memo the mayor read into the record, he asked that the committee include three council members and up to four appointed community members and focus on issues such as resource allocation, brush clearance,…
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